On school days, young adolescents (12 to 16 years) get 55% of their physical activity on school grounds. But recent research suggests that’s not enough. As reported by the Los Angeles Times (“More exercise at school may be key to improving teens’ health” – December 2015), only 8% of students get the recommended 60 minutes of exercise […]

The following blog post was originally published on RunningRachel.com. Click here to view it in its original form. As a busy mom, I often get asked the question, “How do you stay active while wrestling those monkeys!?” Okay, they don’t exactly use those same words, but you get the picture. Staying healthy and active as […]

To keep our muscles healthy deep into retirement, we may need to start working out more now, according to a new study of world-class octogenarian athletes. The study found substantial differences at a cellular level between the athletes’ muscles and those of less active people. Muscular health is, of course, essential for successful aging. As […]

With spring in the air, many of us will respond to the extra hours of sunlight and warmer weather by spending more time exercising. While any type of physical activity is beneficial to our health, it’s important for both men and women to know what type of exercise makes our bones stronger and protects against bone […]